Winter Storm Jaxon Update Three

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1118 AM EST Tue Jan 23 2018

...Ice Jam Flooding Possible later this afternoon into tonight...

.Ice jams remain in place due to the thaw earlier this month. The
combination of snow melt and rainfall will likely cause ice
movement on area rivers. This may cause the previous ice jams to
shift and allow for new ice jams to form, and could lead to
localized ice jam flooding.

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Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-
Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor,
Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook,
Great Pond, Orland, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry,
Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport,
Machias, Cherryfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth,
Vanceboro, and Topsfield
1118 AM EST Tue Jan 23 2018

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of Coastal DownEast Maine, East Central Maine,
  Eastern Maine, Interior DownEast Maine, and North Central
  Maine, including the following areas, in Coastal DownEast
  Maine, Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington. In East Central
  Maine, Central Penobscot. In Eastern Maine, Northern
  Washington. In Interior DownEast Maine, Central Washington,
  Interior Hancock, and Southern Penobscot. In North Central
  Maine, Southern Piscataquis.

* Through late tonight

* Rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 1.75 inches combined with snowmelt
  will result in rises on area rivers and streams. Ice jams remain
  frozen in place from the previous thaw, such as the Kenduskeag
  Stream, Piscataquis and Pleasant Rivers. The rain and snowmelt
  may allow ice jams to move and jam up further downstream. In
  addition, there is the potential for new ice jams to form.

* Water levels can change abruptly when ice jams are occurring.
  Remember to never drive through water covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop. Please report
any flooding to the National Weather Service.

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Hewitt

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
256 AM EST Tue Jan 23 2018

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Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport,
Castine, Eastport, Machias, and Cherryfield
256 AM EST Tue Jan 23 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...This afternoon into This evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down tree limbs and a few
  trees. Scattered power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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10:46 AM AST Tuesday 23 January 2018
Rainfall warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County
Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

Snow and ice pellets associated with this system will change through freezing rain to rain at times heavy this afternoon before ending overnight. Total rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 millimeters are possible for warned areas.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ec.weatheraspc.ec@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.

10:26 AM AST Tuesday 23 January 2018
Rainfall warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Rainfall, combined with melting snow, is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

A low pressure system will approach from the Great Lakes today and track across northern New Brunswick tonight.

Snow associated with this system will change through ice pellets and freezing rain to rain by this afternoon or evening. Total rainfall amounts of up to 35 mm are expected by Wednesday morning when the rain ends.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ec.weatheraspc.ec@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.